Wessels Hall
- Important Move-In Information
Your move in date is dependent on your residence hall assignment and student status. Follow all specified move in and key pick-up directions to ensure you can move into your hall assignment upon arrival to campus. Please check back to this page just prior to your move-in date as information may be adjusted throughout the summer.
Please note:
- Convocation is Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Jersey Mike's Arena at approximately 5pm.
- The Involvement Fair is on Sunday, August 30, 2026, on the College Avenue Campus. College Avenue will be closed for most of the day.
Approved Early Arrivals/Move-In Team Volunteers
Only students who have completed the Early Arrival/Move-In Team Volunteer form and have been confirmed approved are able to move in on Sunday, August 23, 2026, between 9:00am to 4:30pm. Key pick-up will be in the Residence Life Office on the campus where your hall assignment is located.
Move-In Information
New Rutgers Global International Students
Aug 24, 2026
Pick-up time 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Floor/House All Location College Avenue Campus Residence Life Office: 590 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Clothier Hall)
First Year and New Transfer Students
Aug 25, 2026
All Continuing Students
Aug 29 – Aug 31, 2026
Pick-up time 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Floor/House All Location College Avenue Campus Residence Life Office: 590 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Clothier Hall)
Overview
Wessels Hall is a traditional residence hall built in 1929. It is located near 12 other residence halls on College Ave, making one feel connected with their community. Wessels is one of the halls considered a part of the “Bishop Quad” and is home to the French Language and Culture, German Language and Culture, and Paul Robeson Living-Learning Communities.
- What's Nearby?
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Centrally located on College Avenue Campus, placing it adjacent to University services including: College Avenue Gym, Alexander Library, Brower Commons Dining Hall, Rutgers Student Center, Health Services, and academic buildings. A few shorts blocks to downtown New Brunswick and Easton Avenue.
- Features & Amenities
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- Air conditioning (lounges only)
- Vending machines
- Wifi throughout the building
- Laundry facility
- Building main lounge
- Floor lounges
- Pool table, ping pong table, piano
- Communal refrigerator
- Communal bathroom (separated by gender)
- Private shower available in hall
- Ramp leading into building an entrance way
- Ramps only accessible to first floor of Leupp, Wessels, and Pell buildings
- What's included in my space?
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What’s included in my room?
- Twin extra long bed and mattress
- Closet space
- Wardrobe
- Dresser
- Desk
- Chair
- Microfridge
- Blinds or curtains
- Mirrors (in every room)
- Wifi in bedrooms
- Linoleum flooring
- Room Photos
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- Floor Plans
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- first-floor-bishop-quad_1.pdf863.19 KB
- second-floor-bishop-quads_1.pdf666.17 KB
- third-floor-bishop-quad_1.pdf731.42 KB
Contact and Location
Map Link
Google Map LinkFacts About Residence Hall
- Type of Residence Hall: Traditional Hall
- Number of Students: 60
- Number of Floors: 3
- Average Room Size: 19 x 12
- Availability: Continuing Students
- Contract Type: Undergraduate Academic Year (Two semesters)
